Question

What are Chemical Properties of Alkanes?

Answer

Alkanes are generally unreactive due to their non-polar nature and strong carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen bonds. Here are some of the main chemical properties of alkanes: (i) Halogenation (ii) Nitration (iii) Sulphonation (iv) Oxidation (v) Isomerization (vi) Aromatization (vii) Pyrolysis.